Machiavellian Louis XIV?

Question:Can someone give me some examples on how King Louis XIV was machiavellian. ty

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Can someone give me some examples on how King Louis XIV was machiavellian. ty

He became an absolute king, killed off his enemies, and ruled in a Machiavellian fashion. He is famous for saying 'L'estat, C'est Moi', meaning I am the State.